The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 22,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP is 9.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.1 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.05 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI
BM
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
462 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft